FRESHWATER — EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Early Childhood Educator to join and collaborate with a highly skilled team full-time, with options for flexible shifts whilst working on a rotating monthly roster.

You will create a calm, nurturing environment where children can love learning through our play-based curriculum, acquire life skills, and be supported in reaching their full potential.

Bringing education to life across all age groups, you will be invited to accompany children to the beach and coastal bush surrounds, guiding them on exciting journeys and building relationships within our close-knit community.

Preschool educators also have the opportunity to enhance children’s physical growth and development throughout their preschool years through attending our weekly Learn to Swim sessions with Carlile Swimming at Harbord Diggers Precinct.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement and reflect upon a high-quality play-based curriculum that nurtures individual child needs and supports learning through a well-planned learning environment.
• Maintain a safe, hygienic and supportive environment for children with accurate records, and implement policies and procedures.
• Contribute positively, understand NQF and ethics, follow policies, participate in quality improvement, maintain support, and stay current with best practices.
• Promote positive relationships, effective communication, quality services, team support and community building while upholding children’s dignity and rights.

What Explore & Develop offers you:

You will enjoy an attractive above-award wage, like-minded team of early childhood professionals and exceptional ratios!

As we are committed to looking after you, some of our other great benefits include:

• Paid trial day to meet the team and observe our philosophy in action
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Local discounts: fitness and hospitality
• All-day onsite parking
• Discounted fees for your children (working parents)
• Opportunity to attend annual staff conferences & team socials
• Career growth opportunities for the wider team with standout sector leaders

Furthermore, we place great importance on offering our team ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills, and promoting long-term career advancement – whether you are casual, part-time or full-time, professional development opportunities are offered and valued for all members of the team.

How you will flourish in the role:

As the ideal candidate, you will hold a Diploma or Certificate III in Early Childhood Education or be working towards one. Furthermore, you will have or be willing to obtain a valid NSW Working with Children Check and a ‘Provide First Aid in an education and care setting’ Certificate.

Your warm and friendly personality, along with the following qualities, will make you a great fit for our team:

• Personable: establish positive relationships with your team, children and their families, creating a warm and welcoming environment for learning.
• Collaborative: work collaboratively with your co-educators, communicate effectively, and maintain a professional work environment to support the growth and development of young children.
• Professional: ensuring the highest quality of education and care for young children. You will interact and communicate respectfully and ethically with your peers, children and families.
• Progressive Approach: you will be innovative in the experiences and learning opportunities you provide for children and be driven to help the service succeed and reach its full potential.

What’s the Explore & Develop Freshwater Difference?

Careers at Explore & Develop Freshwater Video Snippet: https://youtu.be/w_USPIGrHjQ

Ready to apply?

We are ready to hear from you! Apply now: https://erly.app/widget/?q=edfreshwater